9 Best White Gel Pens and How to Use Them

Have you been searching for the best white gel pen to use for your art or journaling? I spent many years looking in every store I went to for the next white pen I would test. I am happy to share that I have found the best white gel pen!

I’ve gathered a hand full of pens and tested them side-by-side to see if you can spot the best gel pens.

Coming up

1. Introduction to the white gel pens tested.

2. Key features of the pens.

3. Different ways you can use these pens.

4. What is the best white gel pen?

5. Where you can purchase the white gel pens.

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The White Gel Pen Test

When deciding what the best gel pens are, the first thing to do is test them all side by side. Doing this allows you to see the difference and decide what will work best for your project at hand. I wanted to show you the best gel pens and how they compare, so I did this test on black paper.

Here are the pens that I tested for this post:

• Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll 05 (Fine)

• Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll 08 (Medium)

• Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll 10 (Bold)

• Uni-ball Signo Gel Impact - White

• Pentel Milky Pop Pen - White

• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen 1.5

• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen 2.5

• Sharpie White Paint Pen - Extra Fine

• White India ink - Glass dip pen (Just for fun!)

How the White Pens & Inks Were Tested

I tested this collection of white gel pens on black, 160 gsm dot grid paper made by Archer & Olive.

I chose three styles to test the flow of ink and pen consistency. I did not go back and fill in any gaps in the lines. This test was a one-pass test to see if the pens were consistent from beginning to end. I will let the results speak for themselves.

Here are some of my favorite things about these pens:

Gelly Roll Pens

1. The design of the pen is comfortable for daily writing and drawing.

2. The white ink is beautifully opaque and shows boldly on black paper with one stroke.

3. They write smoothly and consistently.

4. It comes in three different line sizes that work for fine detail and bold writing or surface covering. (Sizes: 05, 08, 10)

5. I use these pens over other art mediums, once dry, to add finishing detail and highlights. Scroll down in this post to see all the different ways you can use these pens!

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Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen

1. This pen has a smooth flowing ink that is great for lettering on most surfaces.

2. It contains opaque white gel that shows up boldly on any paper color.

3. This pen is also great for filling in large areas or drawing details on other art mediums.

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Pentel Milky Pop Pen

1. This pen surprised me! It’s re-designed from the original Milky pens Pentel created many years ago. I love the new design of the pen because it fits nicely in hand.

2. The white gel has an excellent consistency for fluid writing motions and does not have any skipping when writing.

3. These pens create a crisp line with a single stroke.

4. Excellent for stippling details or dot work!

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Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens

1. These pens produce a more transparent white on black paper. They are not gel pens like the ones listed above.

2. They give a very calming touch to any piece you’re creating if you are not looking for a bold white effect.

3. They have multiple tips and sizes to choose from, including a brush pen!

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Sharpie Extra Fine White Paint Pen

1. This pen is oil-based; this is different from all other pens in this test.

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Bombay White - India Ink

1. I used this ink with my glass dip pen! This technique was new to me, but the ink was fun to use. No bleeding whatsoever! It held the line perfectly and felt like a natural ink pen.

2. Smooth writing consistency.

3. The white ink is opaque and showed up well on black paper.

4. It dried quickly on paper but did not dry out on my dip pen!

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White Pen Features

Here are all the features that make these white pens and inks the best!

Gelly Roll Gel Pens

1. Archival ink

2. Waterproof

3. Fade proof

4. Smudge-free

5. Opaque white shows up on all colored paper, including black.

6. No page transfer

7. Three nib sizes: Fine (05), Medium (08), and Bold (10)

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

1. Acid-free ink

2. Fade proof

3. Opaque white gel ink

4. Smooth writing and consistent flow

5. Rubber grip on the pen shaft

6. Bold tip

Pentel Milky Pop White Pen

1. Opaque white ink

2. Extra-long balanced barrel fits in any hand

3. 0.8mm tip for medium lines

4. Latex-free grip

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens

1. Acid-free, archival ink

2. Permanent India ink

3. pH balanced and odor-free

4. Waterproof and fast drying

5. Multiple tip options for detail, bold writing, and hand lettering

Sharpie Extra Fine White Paint Pen

1. Oil-based ink

2. Permanent

3. Opaque white paint

4. Multiple tip options

Bombay White India Ink

1. Archival ink

2. Acid-free

3. Lightfast

4. Waterproof

5. Non-toxic

6. No bleeding or transfer

11 Ways to Use White Gel Pens & Ink

Did you know you can use white gel pens and ink in multiple ways? Here are some examples of how I’ve used white gel pens and ink to add a special touch to my creations.

1. Best writing pens on colored and black paper.

2. Drawing and doodling.

3. Detail work.

4. Adding highlights to most art mediums.

5. Drawing on top of watercolor (once dry).

6. Drawing on top of colored pencil art.

7. Drawing on top of marker art (Ex: Copic Markers).

8. Drawing on top of graphite.

9. Drawing on wood.

10. Blackout bullet journaling.

11. Adding detail and highlights to hand lettering.

There you have it! A list of ways you can use these amazing white pens and inks.

What is the Best White Gel Pen?

Now that you’ve seen the comparison between these pens and inks, which one is the best?

My favorite pen is the Gelly Roll white gel pen in size 08. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that the Gelly Roll pens are a staple item I use in my blackout bullet journal. These pens do what I need them to do when I’m creating art and writing. Gelly Roll pens are great on top of other art mediums which makes this pen my all-around favorite!

If you haven’t tried these pens yet, they are my number one recommendation.

Buy These Pens

If you are ready to try these pens for yourself, I have gathered them into a collection on my Amazon Shop for you. Click HERE to visit my shop! (Paid link)

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Thank you for joining me as I share the incredible benefits of the nine white gel pens and inks I tested! If you haven’t tried these already, I hope you will.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. If you’ve tried these pens, I’d love to hear how you like to use them in your creations!

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